Cold War Monastery (Trappist)

Cold War Monastery refers to political and economic tensions during the Cold War that affected religious institutions, particularly Trappist monasteries. Trappists are monks known for their commitment to silence, prayer, and manual labor. During this period, some monasteries found themselves caught between opposing ideologies, as their values often conflicted with broader political agendas. The term highlights how these serene retreats navigated external pressures—balancing their spiritual missions with the realities of a divided world, often fostering dialogues of peace and understanding despite the prevailing hostilities between superpowers like the United States and the Soviet Union.